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BMW 3 Series

Bronze · Petrol · 2004 · 2,494 cc

S25 NPBMOT history

S25 NPB is a bronze petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 8 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

S25 NPB bronze BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,260 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 NPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 NPB was last recorded at 168,260 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 3,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2023: 147,210 miles, lower than 151,018 miles on 26 May 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,910 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,350 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,260 miles
  • 2025 – 164,910 miles
  • 2024 – 153,786 miles
  • 2023 – 147,210 miles
  • 2022 – 151,018 miles
  • 2021 – 133,334 miles
  • 2020 – 125,227 miles
  • 2019 – 118,770 miles
  • 2016 – 112,846 miles
  • 2015 – 106,242 miles
  • 2014 – 101,224 miles
  • 2013 – 101,152 miles
  • 2012 – 85,168 miles
  • 2011 – 66,921 miles
  • 2010 – 53,443 miles
  • 2009 – 49,106 miles
  • 2008 – 44,712 miles
  • 2007 – 38,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,260 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,260 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,260 miles
    Test number
    119340399757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,910 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,910 miles
    Test number
    155720879662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass153,786 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    145722247422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,210 miles (-3,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,210 miles
    Test number
    613834877830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass151,018 miles (+17,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    151,018 miles
    Test number
    265887369530
    • AdvisoryAdvised nearside and offside front wishbone ( rear ) mounting bushes worn
    • AdvisoryAdvised offside front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass133,334 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,334 miles
    Test number
    292755280761
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail133,310 miles (+8,083)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    213003827475
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper worn/split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass125,227 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    125,227 miles
    Test number
    854041276566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,770 miles (+5,924)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    381331716753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,846 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,846 miles
    Test number
    951969863660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,242 miles (+5,018)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,242 miles
    Test number
    547521405135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,224 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,224 miles
    Test number
    276153584436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    909521323282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail101,152 miles (+15,984)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,152 miles
    Test number
    298528013282
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass85,168 miles (+18,247)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,168 miles
    Test number
    117338372180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass66,921 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    785635691127
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDust cover on osf shocker loose
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped

  17. Fail66,921 miles (+3,026)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,921 miles
    Test number
    669105091177
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDust cover on osf shocker loose
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped

  18. Pass63,895 miles (+10,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,895 miles
    Test number
    418429341048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,443 miles (+4,337)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    794923160078
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISKS CORRODING ON INNER EDGES.

  20. Pass49,106 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,106 miles
    Test number
    691931719127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,712 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    400960628128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,646 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    582987957259
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass38,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,646 miles
    Test number
    693687057298
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about S25 NPB

Does S25 NPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 NPB is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 NPB?
The MOT on S25 NPB is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 NPB done?
S25 NPB was recorded at 168,260 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has S25 NPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 NPB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 NPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S25 NPB find?
S25 NPB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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